ADHD Therapists in Westchester, CA

I am a veteran therapist. I have been in private practice for over thirty years and I provide therapy to older adults, adults and children Using warmth, sensitivity, patience, compassion, and wisdom I transform the therapy session into an environment where you can explore, learn, and examine your strengths and weaknesses. I am a gifted listener and problem-solver. You will feel safe with me to completely be yourself and know that I will be profoundly objective, kind, and confident in assisting you to ease your suffering and significantly increase your self-love, wisdom, self-respect and ability to make changes in your life.

Life can be challenging, difficult, disappointing and painful at times. Are you overwhelmed by your relational or personal problems? Do you feel discouraged, trapped, confused, depressed, anxious and hopeless? Would you like to find a way out? It takes courage to ask for help. I'd like to offer my service to help you finding the hope and a new way of being which will allow you to find the wisdom, strength, power and joy for a fuller and happier life that you deserve. Please feel free to call and come in for a 30 minutes free consultation.

I have provided mental health services for a wide variety of disorders and diverse populations of children and adults for over 20 years. I am licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist in multiple states. I use a holistic approaches to facilitate therapeutic change. I infuse my work with elements from evidenced-based interventions, behavioral, cognitive, experiential and psychodynamic therapies, and art therapy. My therapeutic work facilitates the individuals' desired changes using traditional and non-traditional methods, such as art therapy, EMDR, neurofeedback, mindfulness, and interpersonal process therapy.

Building confidence, overcoming adversity, being an advocate for yourself, and finding that youth you once had, are all goals that I work on with my clients. Whether getting nervous at work to speak up for yourself, planning and prioritizing tasks, and managing and coping with stress and frustrations, are all things we deal with and need help with at times. Asking for help is such a big step and can create a lot of anxiety for us, but once we do it, we may feel relief and less pressure. Let's take control of our life now, to better our tomorrow. Let's take it one step at a time, together.

Are you experiencing anxiety or depression due to family and work stressors, personal relationships, stage of life transitions, or trauma? Life is filled with challenges and there are many reasons you may find yourself looking for support. Researching therapists is an important first step towards actualizing your highest and best self. Isn't it time to step into your power? Using somatic interventions and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, I will work collaboratively with you to implement easily practiced wellness skills into your everyday life that promote a sense of connection and well-being.

Our ideal client is someone who wants to learn how to manage their mental health, gain self-confidence, find direction, increase independence, and ultimately re-engage in meaningful pursuits. It is someone who wants to become successful in their living, working, learning and social environments. We believe everyone can learn to live well!

Are you struggling to manage your child’s behavior? Do you want to have more consistent, peaceful and effortless routines and schedules for yourself and for your child? Are you wondering if your child will ever grow out of throwing tantrums, or one day start eating wider variety of food? Are you tired, overwhelmed, feel like there just isn't enough time in the day? Parents are being uncharacteristically challenged in the current environment, and finding the balance can be challenging. My practice includes short and long term intervention helping individuals and parents identify and attain goals using the principal of ABA.